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Elk Creek Combined Driving Event

June 2-3, 2012
Rating: ADS
Use ADS Combined Driving Entry Form

Entries Open: April 5; Entries Closed: Received by May 21
Method of Accepting Entries: First come, first served.
Levels/Divisions: Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced
Classes: Singles, Pairs, Teams. Horses, Ponies, VSE.
Prize List? No
Organizer(s): Diane Trefry, P.O. Box 25, Chesapeake City, MD 21915, H: 410-755-6785, W: 410-755-6855, C: 443-553-1453, Fax: 410- 755-6110; e-mail: dtrefry@equestriaire.com; also Lisa Singer, 53 Rocky Hill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317; H: 610-388-7901, C: 610-960-8695, email: chateaulog@aol.com
Secretary: Cheryl Banks, P.O. Box 25, Chesapeake City, MD 21915; C: 302-559-6615; Fax: 410-755-6110;
e-mail: clbanks08@verizon.net
Mail Entries to: Secretary

Officials

President of the Jury: Martha Nicoll; Ground Jury: Debbie Banfield, Francois Bergeron; Technical Delegate: Penny Nicely; Course Designer: Lisa Singer; Veterinarian: Jennifer Wright, DVM; Phone: 410-708-6864; EMT Service: Tom Coulter; Scoring: Richard Pringle

Fees

Entry/Class Fees: $150; Post Entry Fees: $200; Changes to an entry after May 25th $25; Entry Fee Refund Policy: Cancellations prior to closing date – Full refund less $25 office fee; Cancellations after the closing date – No refunds – but – following the event the committee will review the financial status of the event and if the situation permits will refund entries to competitors providing vet/doctor certificates less $25 office fee. Stall Fee: $100; Stall Deposit: $50; Separate Check? Yes; Stall Refund Policy: Full stall refund prior to the closing date. Cancellations after the closing date will be reviewed following the competition. Other Fees: Pinney deposit $20 separate check will be destroyed after pinney is returned. Saturday Night Competitor Party $35, ATV/Golf Cart tag fee $10, Camping per night $20 no hookup, $35 per night with hookups (30 amp limit) must be registered in advance to guarantee availability & must check in with Stable Management for assigned spot before setting up Clinic $30. Make Checks Payable to: Fair Hill International, Inc.

Tentative Schedule

Stable Opens: Thursday, 9 AM; Secretary’s Office Opens: Friday 10 AM; Course Walk and Briefings: Friday 5 PM; Presentation: On the move during Dressage; Dressage: Saturday 8 AM; Marathon: Sunday 8 AM; Cones: Saturday 8:30 AM; Clinic: Friday 9 AM; Social Events: Saturday Competitor Party & Silent Auction 6 PM.

Dressage

Test(s): Training Training Test #2 POM; Preliminary – Preliminary Test #3 POM, Intermediate -Intermediate Test #4 POM; Intermediate/Advanced Single Horses & Ponies – FEI Test #9, Pair Horses– FEI Test #8B, Four-in-Hand Horses – FEI Test #8A, Pair Ponies & Four-in-Hand Ponies – FEI Test #10.
Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass
Other Dressage Info: VSE 30 m X 60 m; (VSE may change to 40 m x 80 m depending on VSE entry numbers) Training & Preliminary 40 m X 80 m; Intermediate & Intermediate/Advanced 40 m X 100 m

Marathon

Terrain: Moderately rolling hills
Level: Training; 3 Sections; 12 km; 4-5 Obstacles
Level: Preliminary; 3 Sections; 12 km; 5 Obstacles
Level: Intermediate & Intermediate/Advanced; 3 Sections; 14 km; 6 Obstacles
Level: VSE; Sections; 2 - A & E not to exceed 7 km; 4-6 Obstacles

Cones

Ring/Warm-up area Footing: Grass. May include a bridge for appropriate levels
Level: Training; Clearance: As per ADS Rules
Level: Preliminary; Clearance: As per ADS Rules
Level: Intermediate; Clearance: As per ADS Rules
Level: Intermediate/Advanced; Clearance: As per ADS Rules

Other Information

Veterinary/Health Requirements: Negative Coggins within one year of show
Stabling Information: Permanent stalls with doors. No shavings permitted. Stabling fee includes Thursday night through Saturday night. Extra nights available @ $25 per night reserved in advance.
Driver/Groom twice around allowed on marathon? (Article 917) Yes if schedule permits. Second entry will compete HC. Include written request with entry.
Misc. Show info: All dogs on leash at all times. No shavings permitted. Straw only. No two wheeled motor vehicles permitted. Helmets required when operating or riding on ATV’s. Clinic on Friday TBA. Medical armbands during marathon. Volunteers contact Mary Mott-Kocsis, 908-996-7265. Golf Cart rental information contact Louisa Emerick, 410-398-7234, louisaem@comcast.net.
Awards Offered: 1-6 in each class. Special awards.
Food Available on the Grounds: Yes
Accommodations: Hampton Inn, Elkton, MD, 410-398-7777; LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Elkton, MD, 410-620-9494; Days Inn, Elkton, MD, 410-392-5010; Comfort Inn & Suites, N. East, MD, 410-287-7100; Holiday Inn Express, N. East, MD 410-287-0008; Elk Forge Bed & Breakfast, Elkton, MD 410-392-9007. See www.fairhillinternational.com
Camping On Grounds: Yes; Details: Pre-Register.
Camping Off Grounds: No
Directions to Show: From North: Take I-95 South through Delaware into Maryland and take exit 109A (Route 279). Take Route 279 towards Elkton and turn right onto Route 213 North. Continue on Route 213 North to Route 273. Turn right onto Route 273 and continue to Entrance 3 on right and follow directions to Stabling. From South: I-95 North to Exit 100, Route 272 North. Follow Route 272 North for five miles to Route 273. Turn right onto Route 273 East and continue for six miles. Go through the intersection of Route 273 and Route 213 passing the Fair Hill Inn. Continue to Entrance 3 on right and follow directions to Stabling.